Deputy Sheriffs Recruit

Sheriff's Office•Dublin, CA

60d

About The Position

Deputy Sheriff Recruit is the entry-level law enforcement position for Alameda County. This classification exists solely for those attending the Sheriff's Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Academy. The Deputy Sheriff Recruit is a classification characterized by assignment to a P.O.S.T. Certified Academy. Under close supervision during this Academy, the Recruit will receive intensive academic instruction in law enforcement combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff I. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Deputy Sheriff's Recruit (#8601) .

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).
Valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's License by the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Deputy Sheriff I.
Candidates are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (SB 960 )
According to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the minimum education is a United States high school graduation or passage of GED, or other approved equivalency test.
Read, understand, interpret, and apply complex policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement work.
Write clear, concise, comprehensive reports.
Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, and events.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Perform routine clerical and record-keeping duties.
A thorough background investigation and psychological examination will be made of all prospective Deputy Sheriff’s Recruits.
A record of any felony conviction will result in disqualification.
Hearing must be normal in each ear.
Using both eyes must have far vision of at least 20/100 without glasses, correctable to 20/20 with glasses.
Must be free from color blindness and permanent abnormality in either eye.
Applicants must be in excellent physical condition with above-average strength, endurance, and agility and must meet California POST-approved safety member physical standards.
Applicants must complete the POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) or the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Test.
The acceptable pass point for the POST PELLETB is 42 .
The acceptable pass point for the NTN Frontline Test is 60% Video, 85% Reading, and 80% Writing .
Scores should be dated no more than one year ago.
Valid PELLETB t-scores or NTN scores must be on the agency's letterhead and reflect the date of the test.
In addition to the PELLETB or NTN, applicants must complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
The acceptable pass point for the PAT is 220 .
Valid PAT scores must be on the agency's letterhead and reflect the date of the test.
Applicants must submit a valid PELLETB or NTN score and PAT score in order to move forward in the recruitment process.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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